Session recordings and materials will be added as they become available.
Plenary
Session 1
Monday, November 15
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Welcome Plenary
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The CCE Agriculture, Food & Environmental Systems In-service kicked off with CCE Director Chris Watkins and guests for a welcome, an update on the state of Extension, and discussion of the future of Agriculture in NYS. Chris was joined by Commissioner Richard Ball from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo.
Dairy
Session 11
Wednesday, November 17
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Nutritional Strategies to Reduce GHG (45 min)
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Dr. Tom Overton will present practical strategies for feeding dairy cattle that have a positive impact on reducing greenhouse gases.
Presenter: Tom Overton, PhD, Faculty, Dept of Animal Science, Department Chair, Professor, Animal Science, Program Director, PRO-DAIRY, Cornell University
Ruminant Farms Systems Model-RuFaS-Project Update (45 min)
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RuFaS is a next-generation, whole-farm, dairy sustainability simulation model that allows us to understand interactions in complex dairy farm systems and how the outcomes from one part of the system influences other parts of the system. Dr. Kristan Foster Reed will update us on progress with the model’s development and its implications industry use.
Presenter: Kristan Foster Reed, PhD, Faculty, Department of Animal Science, Cornell University
Session 12
Wednesday, November 17
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Dairy Carbon Footprint Project
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The Dairy Carbon Footprint Project’s purpose is to measure the greenhouse gas footprint of dairy farming more accurately, and to evaluate strategies to reduce that footprint, or even enable dairy to become a net carbon sink. Dr. Quirine Ketterings will give us an overview of the project and how it will impact the dairy industry.
Presenter: Dr. Quirine Ketterings, Professor of Nutrient Management, Nutrient Management Spear Program, Dept of Animal Science, Cornell University
Session 13
Thursday, November 18
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Feeding Transition Milk to Calves (45 min)
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Dr. Lynch will discuss the results of recent research done on the value of feeding transition milk to calves and its potential impact on enhancing neonatal calf health.
Presenter: Dr. Rob Lynch, DVM, Dairy Herd Health and Management Specialist, PRO-DAIRY, Cornell University
NY Trends in the Use of Dairy Beef Crosses (45 min)
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In the last few years, there has been increased interest and usage of beef genetics on dairy cattle in NY. Market prices for the subsequent crossbred calf continues to show a $100 premium over Holstein counterparts. We surveyed NY farmers in 2020 to characterize usage of beef sires on dairy and decisions made on the subsequent calf to understand this growing trend.
Presenters:
– Betsy Hicks, Regional Dairy Specialist, South Central NY Dairy & Field Crops Team, Cornell Cooperative Extension
– Margaret Quaassdorff, Regional Dairy Specialist, Northwest NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Farm Management & Food Sector Economics
Session 15
Thursday, November 18
1:30pm – 3:00 pm
Opportunities as Ecosystem Service Providers & Policy Implications for the Upcoming Farm Bill
Subtitle: Ecosystem Service Markets: Navigating a New Revenue Stream for Agriculture
Slides: Service Markets Navigating a New Revenue Stream for Agriculture
As more industries and companies seek to green their portfolio, many are looking to agriculture as a key climate solution. Over the past few years, dozens of trading platforms and new markets have come online to transact credits for ecosystem services from technology and practice improvements on the farm, resulting in carbon reductions and water quality improvements. While the emergence of these markets present tremendous opportunity for agriculture, they also come with significant challenges in navigating the complex, cluttered space. Learn about the top challenges facing farmers when it comes to preparing for and implementing revenue-generating services, and efforts underway to help make these markets more accessible.
Presenters:
– Chris Kopman, General Manager, Newtrient
– Jamie Vander Molen, PV, Sustainability Initiatives, Newtrient
Subtitle: Federal Climate Policy – Agriculture Industry Outlook
Since February 2020, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has co-chaired a group of organizations representing farmers, co-ops, foresters, food companies, government and environmental advocates to discuss shared priorities relating to potential climate policy. Through this coalition, known as the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA), the agriculture industry has broken through historical barriers to form a unique and unprecedented coalition in pursuit of the ability to speak with one voice on climate change policy. Working from a set of more than 40 climate policy recommendations, FACA is working diligently to advance policy priorities that benefit farmers across the country.
Presenter: Kelsey Billings, Director, Government Affairs & Sustainability, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Tracks: Farm Management & Food Sector Economics, Field Crops
Session 16
Thursday, November 18
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
The Spectrum of Farm Profit and Farm Labor
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Subtitle: Dairy Farm Cost Efficiency After High and Low Profit Years
A general belief is that past high profits may cause a farm to become lax in cost control. In contrast, low profits may provide an incentive to increase cost efficiency. That hypothesis was tested using Dairy Farm Business Summary (DFBS) data over the 14 years of 2002 through 2016, where profits varied significantly from year to year, providing a strong test of the hypothesis. Research shows that high profits led to greater rather than lower cost efficiency the following year, implying that successful profitable firms continually work on cost control, which may explain why they are profitable. Nor did low profits alter cost efficiency the following year. Few farms experienced a change in cost efficiency after high or low profits, although many gradually increased cost efficiency over time, a benefit of participation in the DFBS program.
Presenter: Loren Tauer, Professor, Dyson School, Cornell University
Subtitle: Tips and Tools for Supporting Immigrants in Our Communities
Many farmworkers in Upstate NY originate from Mexico, Guatemala, Central America and the Caribbean and they may face linguistic and cultural challenges when interacting with residents in rural communities. Drawing from her extensive research with immigrant farmworkers, Mary Jo will share tips & tools for educators and producers to support immigrant families in rural communities. This workshop will include: 1) common challenges immigrant families face in rural Upstate NY; 2) cultural competency for effective communication; 3) immigration 101- protecting families of all immigration statuses and avoiding inadvertent negative repercussions; and 4) Cornell Farmworker Program searchable database to locate services in your area.
Presenter: Mary Jo Dudley, Director of the Cornell Farm Worker Program, CALS, Department of Global Development, Cornell University
Tracks: Farm Management & Food Sector Economics, Dairy
Session 17
Friday, November 19
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Externalities Impacting the NYS Dairy Industry
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Subtitle: Update on Current and Future U.S. Dairy Policy and Implications for New York
This talk will discuss the current state of US dairy policy including recent changes to the Dairy Margin Coverage Program, the status of Dairy Revenue Protection, and the new Dairy Product Donation Program. With the 2018 Farm Bill entering its last year, we will also discuss the dairy policy issues that are under consideration at the current time and implications for the New York dairy industry.
Presenter: Christopher A. Wolf, Professor, Dyson School, Cornell University
Subtitle: Does Cooperative Membership Really Mean More to Farmers?
The strong presence of agricultural cooperatives signals their continued ability to provide value to their member owners; however, we know little about the monetary value of ownership held by members. In examining dairy marketing cooperatives, we find that farmers, on average, are willing to accept lower per hundredweight compensation to be cooperative members relative to selling to independent handlers. Further, the results highlight preferences important to understanding heterogeneous member interests and, thus, informing improved cooperative governance strategies and board decision making to address them.
Presenter: Todd M. Schmit, Associate Professor, Dyson School
Tracks: Farm Management & Food Sector Economics, Dairy
Session 18
Friday, November 19
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
New York Farm Labor Update and Farm Management Strategies for Rising Labor Costs
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Subtitle: New York Farm Labor Update
Workforce issues continue to change for New York farm employers. This session will address updates to New York labor laws, including overtime; the new NY HERO Act, which addresses airborne respiratory disease and safety committees; and some trends in farm employee compensation. We will also discuss the farm labor research project which is currently underway.
Presenter: Rich Stup, Agricultural Workforce Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Horticulture Section
Subtitle: Farm Management Strategies for Rising Labor Costs
Labor availability, wage increases, and potential regulatory changes lead to escalating farm labor costs. This session will focus on useful management strategies to minimize the impact of rising labor costs on farm earnings.
Presenter: Jason Karszes, Sr. Extension Associate, CALS, Animal Science, ProDairy
Tracks: Farm Management & Food Sector Economics, Field Crops, Dairy
Session 19
Friday, November 19
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
From Assessing Needs to Developing Priorities
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Extension educators are often tasked with developing program plans and proposals that respond to local needs, but at times that task alone can feel overwhelming. How do you assess and prioritize needs simply without the task getting out of hand? In this interactive workshop participants will 1) Review concepts for assessing community needs; 2) Share preferred practices with peers; 3) Identify methods, format key questions, & sketch a plan for assessing needs for an upcoming program; 4) Review concepts for developing priorities, and 5) Practice leading a priority setting exercise with your peers.
Presenter: Celeste Carmichael, Program Development & Accountability Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Tracks: Farm Management & Food Sector Economics, Field Crops, Vegetables
Field Crops
Session 2
Monday, November 15
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Field Crops and Livestock IPM Update (45 mins) AND Portable NIRS instruments for On-Farm Use (23 mins) AND 2021 Corn Silage and Forage Quality Season Update (22 mins)
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The latest updates from the NYS IPM Program.
Portable NIRS units are now being used successfully on forage harvest equipment, and this has resulted in the promotion of many handheld NIRS instruments for on-farm use. The pros and cons of these instruments for haylage and corn silage will be discussed.
This short update will share recent project data from the 2021 season and will include Corn Silage Quality updates and Haying Equipment impacts on Forage Quality.
Presenters:
– Ken Wise, Field Crops IPM Coordinator, NYS IPM Program
– Jerry Cherney, Professor, Soil and Crop Sciences
– Joe Lawrence, Extension Associate, PRO-DAIRY
Session 3
Monday, November 15
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Field Crop Variety Updates
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Topics to be covered will include small grains, forage and cover crops, Certified seed, and corn for grain and silage.
Presenters:
– Mark Sorrells, Julie Hansen, Ginny Moore, Phil Atkins, and Margaret Smith, Professors and Research Support Specialists, SIPS Plant Breeding and Genetics
Session 4
Monday, November 15
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Field Crops Nutrient Management Update
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(1) precision ag projects and (2) dairy sustainability project.
Presenters: Quirine Ketterings, Professor, Animal Science, Cornell University and members of the Nutrient Management Spear Program
Session 5
Tuesday, November 16
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Field Crop Pathology Update (45 mins) AND Insect update focused on the biological control of rootworm, neonics and seed corn maggot and Soybean gall midge (45 mins)
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Highlights of disease occurrence, diagnosis, research results, and best management options will be presented for corn, soybean, small grains, forage and biofeedstock crops, and hemp. Opportunities for future research and extension will also be discussed by all in attendance.
AND
Use of neoniconotoids to break the corn rootworm biological control system along with other field crop entomology updates.
Presenters:
– Gary Bergstrom, Professor, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
– Jennifer Starr, Research and Extension Support Specialist, Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
– Elson Shields, Professor, Entomology, Cornell University
Session 6
Tuesday, November 16
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Field Crop Review and Planning Session
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This session will allow field crops extension educators the opportunity to briefly present research and projects with which they’ve been involved over the past year. It will also be an opportunity to discuss future planning for the Field Crops PWT. It will include a brief presentation from Louis Longchamps on “Assessing the state of field crops on-farm experimentation in NY State”.
Presenters:
– Louis Longchamps, Assistant Professor, Soil and Crop Sciences Section, SIPS, Cornell University
– Jenn Thomas-Murphy, Extension Support Specialist, Soil and Crop Sciences Section, SIPS, Cornell University
– Field Crops Extension Educators (TBD)Description
Session 19
Friday, November 19
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
From Assessing Needs to Developing Priorities
Extension educators are often tasked with developing program plans and proposals that respond to local needs, but at times that task alone can feel overwhelming. How do you assess and prioritize needs simply without the task getting out of hand? In this interactive workshop participants will 1) Review concepts for assessing community needs; 2) Share preferred practices with peers; 3) Identify methods, format key questions, & sketch a plan for assessing needs for an upcoming program; 4) Review concepts for developing priorities, and 5) Practice leading a priority setting exercise with your peers.
Presenter: Celeste Carmichael, Program Development & Accountability Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Tracks: Farm Management & Food Sector Economics, Field Crops, Vegetables
Fruit
Session 7
Tuesday, November 16
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Fruit Production, Pest Management, and Storage: Updates from Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension (Part 1)
These presentations will focus on the factors influencing the production of fruit in NYS from field to storage to table. Talks will include updates from: Craig Kahlke on the use of reflective fabric for enhancement of fruit color on high-value apple varieties; Awais Khan about the diversity and virulence of fire blight bacterial strains and considerations for apple breeding and management; NYS IPM regarding the spotted lanternfly; Lynn Sosnoskie and the potential of vision-guided spraying and electrical weed control in perennial crops; and Chris Watkins discussing the effects of PGRs in storage disorders. New faculty hires (2022), Jason Londo and Monique Rivera, will be introduced.
Presenters:
– Awais Khan, Associate Professor, Cornell University
– Craig Kahlke, Extension Associate, Cornell Cooperative Extension
– Lynn Sosnoskie, Assistant Professor, Cornell University
Session 8
Tuesday, November 16
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Fruit Production, Pest Management, and Storage: Updates from Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension (Part 2)
These presentations will focus on the factors influencing the production of fruit in NYS from field to storage to table. Talks will include updates from: Craig Kahlke on the use of reflective fabric for enhancement of fruit color on high-value apple varieties; Awais Khan about the diversity and virulence of fire blight bacterial strains and considerations for apple breeding and management; NYS IPM regarding the spotted lanternfly; Lynn Sosnoskie and the potential of vision-guided spraying and electrical weed control in perennial crops; and Chris Watkins discussing the effects of PGRs in storage disorders. New faculty hires (2022), Jason Londo and Monique Rivera, will be introduced.
Presenters:
– Alejandro Calixto, Director, NYSIPM and/or Brian Eshenaur, Extension Associate, NYS IPM
– Christopher Watkins, Professor and Director – Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell University
– Jason Londo and (potentially) Monique Rivera, Incoming Faculty Hires, Cornell University
Horticulture
Session 10
Wednesday, November 17
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Climate Change Adaptation and Ecological Gardening Techniques
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Slides:
- Cover Crops for the Home Garden
- Seed Saving 101
- Ecological gardening with climate change to prevent future invasions & assist native migrations
For more information on the Master Gardener Volunteer Advanced Training mentioned in the call for more in-depth information on these topics, please follow the directions below:
- Access course through the CCE Distance Learning website: http://moodle.cce.cornell.edu/
- Create a new account by clicking the Create new account button. Once you have done that you must confirm your account (an email will be sent to you).
- Once confirmed, to gain access to the online Master Gardener Volunteer Advanced Training Course you will be asked for an enrollment key for the course. The enrollment key is: ccemgv (all lowercase).
Presenter Contact Information:
- Jennie Rebecca Cramer jrc10@cornell.edu
- Samuel A. Quinn saquinn@esf.edu
- Jenica Allen jenallen@mtholyoke.edu
- Chrys B. Gardener cab69@cornell.edu
This lightning round presentation will provide research updates and overviews of ecological gardening techniques featured in our new Advanced Training for Master Gardener Volunteers Moodle course in the context of climate change. Each presenter will focus on a topic that is an adaptive gardening skill, including: Cover Crops for Sustainable Soils (Jennie Cramer), Native Alternatives & High Impact Invasives for NE Climate Change (Jenica Allen), Integrating Meadows into Home Gardens (Sam Quinn) and Seed Saving (Chrys Gardener).
Presenters:
– Jennie Cramer, Project Leader, Ecological Gardening Guide for NYS, CCE Tompkins and Cornell Garden-Based Learning
– Sam Quinn, Research Assistant, Conservation on Private Lands Initiative – Restoration Science Center, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Department of Environmental Biology
– Jenica Allen, Campus Living Lab Manager, Miller Worley Center for the Environment, Mt. Holyoke College
– Chrys Gardener, Instructor, Organic Gardening Distance Learning Course, Cornell University; Private Garden Consultation & Design, Cornell Garden-Based Learning
Session 11
Wednesday, November 17
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Master Gardener Program
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Presenter Links:
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Best Practices for Extension Master Gardener Coordinators: Guidance from the EMG National Committee (2021) – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vTxwJ10k9VUFeSIsLyS-of9zhGz7I33Q/view?usp=sharing
- Do’s and Don’ts – Race, Ethnicity & Gender (REG) Data Collection: Guidance from the EMG National Committee (2021) – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FfzAd6Mo9glxDc2ZhSZgPzZ0MrAnLkej/view?usp=sharing
The readings and links from the discussion sessions can be found here:
- A Gardener’s Tale https://cornell.box.com/s/16qqjp48366w8kmnzy7hkw4hlpj0olwr
- Building a House for Diversity – The Giraffe and Elephant Fable https://cornell.box.com/s/8uestrbwe8jdtibbqaru1i2ixm29a8xt
This session will support Extension Master Gardener Volunteer programs as they look to reach new and diverse audiences that represent our state through identifying barriers to recruiting and retaining diverse volunteers. This panel presentation focuses on attracting new Extension Master Gardener audiences using DEI best practices from University of Minnesota (Dalicia Davis), University of Wisconsin (Amy Freidig) and University of Rhode Island (Vanessa Venturini). Presentations will be followed by audience chosen breakout rooms showcasing videos and readings to support volunteer continuing education in DEI for gardeners (Eduardo Gonzalez, Jr.), a DEI competencies discussion (Sara Jablonski), and guest panel Q & A. Please join us for this inspiring session that will kick off a year of professional development opportunities around this topic for CCE horticulture educators.
Presenters:
– Dalicia Davis, Program & Project Specialist, Landscape Arboretum, University of Minnesota
– Amy Freidig, Outreach Specialist, Master Gardener Program, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison
– Ashley Helmholdt, Extension Associate, Adult Program Leader, Cornell Garden-Based Learning, Horticulture Section, School of Integrative Plant Sciences, Cornell University
– Vanessa Venturini, Program Leader, University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension
– Eduardo González, Jr., Assistant Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Cornell Cooperative Extension
– Sara Jablonski, Association Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County
Session 12
Wednesday, November 17
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Horticulture Diagnostics Updates: Hot Topics
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Slides:
- Hot Topics in Horticulture Diagnostics (Margery Daughtrey)
- Horticulture Diagnostics Updates (Karen Snover-Clift)
Presenter Contacts:
- Karen Lynn Snover-Clift kls13@cornell.edu
- Margery L. Daughtrey mld9@cornell.edu
In this session, you’ll hear about some of the upcoming issues regarding fungi and plant diseases affecting both ornamental and food crops. With more rain and increased heat, we’ll explore how changing weather patterns affect popular plants with specific up and coming diseases, like Oak Wilt, Sudden Oak Death and Beech Leaf Disease, and some of the resources to help Master Gardener Volunteers and Horticulture Educators identify new diseases and issues.
Presenters:
– Margery Daughtrey, Senior Extension Associate, School of Integrated Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology and Plant Microbe Biology Section, Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center
– Karen Snover-Clift, Senior Extension Associate, School of Integrated Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology and Plant Microbe Biology Section, Director of the Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic
Session 13
Thursday, November 18
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Invasive Species to Know: Pest Threats to Food and Forests
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Presenter Contacts:
- Brian C. Eshenaur bce1@cornell.edu
- Andrea Davalos mariaandrea.davalos@cortland.edu
- Caroline A. Marschner cam369@cornell.edu
PPT Presentations:
Presenter Links:
- Asian Jumping Worms – A Homeowners Guide: https://ecommons.cornell.edu/handle/1813/103692
- Box Tree Moth reporting link: https://arcg.is/1Df8Se
- Spotted Lanternfly Reporting link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a08d60f6522043f5bd04229e00acdd63
- Spotted Lanternfly resources: https://nysipm.cornell.edu/environment/invasive-species-exotic-pests/spotted-lanternfly/
- NYS Hemlock Initiative: https://blogs.cornell.edu/nyshemlockinitiative/author/cam369-2/
With the advent of climate change, the rise in various invasive pest threats continues to be consistent theme in questions from the public statewide. Our expert panel will review the latest threats to trees and food crops, and will provide updates on the following topics: A Homeowners Guide to Jumping Worm Management (Andrea Davalos); Tree Pests – Gypsy Moth, Box Tree Moth, Spotted Lanternfly (Brian Eshenaur) and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Carri Marschner). A question-and-answer session will follow.
Presenters:
– Andrea Davalos, Assistant Professor, Conservation Biology, SUNY Cortland
– Brian Eshenaur, Sr. Extension Associate for Ornamental Crops, New York State Integrated Pest Management
– Carrie Marschner, Invasive Species Extension Associate, New York State Hemlock Initiative Staff
Session 14
Thursday, November 18
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Growing the Next Generation of Gardeners: Engaging Youth in the Garden & Food System
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Presenter Contacts:
- Mingla Charoenmuang mc2794@cornell.edu
- Lori Blair Koenick lbk75@cornell.edu
- Janet Elizabeth Loebach jel357@cornell.edu
Slides:
Links:
- Cornell Garden-Based Learning Lessons Page: https://gardening.cals.cornell.edu/lessons/
- NYS 4-H Agriculture & Food Systems: https://nys4-h.org/agriculture-sustainable-food-systems
What brings young people to the garden? How do we pass on this important knowledge of growing food and environmental stewardship to future generations? This session will feature three cutting edge resources linked to horticulture topics that will help teach young people about food systems, food justice and garden design for play, and how to take action in their own communities in collaboration with Master Gardener Volunteers. This session will be about activities that provide agency and engagement across diverse youth in our gardening and food security work, with an aim towards intergenerational learning.
Presenters:
– Mingla Charoenmuang, State 4-H Health Wellness and Food Systems Specialist, New York State 4-H Youth Development, Cornell University
– Lori Koenick, 4-H Youth Development Educator, Seeds of Wonder Curriculum Lead, CCE Monroe
– Janet Loebach, Assistant Professor, Design and Environmental Analysis, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University
Livestock
Session 15
Thursday, November 18
1:30pm – 3:00 pm
Small Ruminant Updates
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Subtitles: Solar Grazing Update; Lamb Feeding Trial; Establishing Legumes in Pastures
Short Research reports covering small ruminant topics.
Presenters:
– Dr. Niko Kochendoerfer, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Animal Science
– Betsy Hodge, Livestock Resource Educator, CCE St. Lawrence
– Dr. Tatiana Stanton, Extension Associate, Department of Animal Science
Session 16
Thursday, November 18
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Update on Cornell Meat Marketing and Pricing Project
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Matt will discuss his current project which includes looking at meat prices and development of a new pricing tool.
Presenter: Matt Leroux, Extension Associate, Charles H Dyson School of Economics & Management
Session 17
Friday, November 19
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Climate Change and Hay and Pastureland – Impacts and Management Recommendations
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Climate change is impacting our crops. The presentation will include some background and weather predictions for the Northeast, and recommended strategies to protect farms from climate/weather-associated risks.
Presenter: Kitty O’Neil, PhD, Field Crops & Soil Specialist and Team Leader, North Country Regional Ag Team
Session 18
Friday, November 19
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Parasite and Dewormer Resistance in Beef Cattle: Finding Practical Solutions
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Parasites are developing resistance to dewormers, decreasing effectiveness in some herds. This resistance is a naturally occurring process that will only get worse over time with continued use. With careful planning and smart decision making, we can slow the process down.
Presenter: Dr. Christine Navarre, Extension Veterinarian, LSU AgCenter, Professor, School of Animal Sciences, Louisiana State University
Session 19
Friday, November 19
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Developing Precision Feed Management (PFM) for Beef Farms in the NYC Watershed
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After 15 years of successful implementation of PFM on dairy farms in the NYC watershed and Delaware County, the CCEDC team is in the process of developing and implementing PFM on a variety of beef farms in their region in the context of a conservation program that protects water quality in the NYC drinking water supply watershed. In this presentation the CCEDC team will provide background on PFM efforts in their region, the process of adapting PFM to beef farms to meet the objectives of improved farm productivity/profitability and water quality protection and will share some of the successes and challenges the team has had to date in its implementation, as well as thoughts on where they think they need to go next.
Presenters:
– Paul Cerosaletti, Precision Feed Management Team Leader, CCE Delaware
– Rich Toebe, Watershed Livestock Educator, CCE Delaware
Natural Resources
Session 2
Monday, November 15
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Invasive Species Management
Subtitle: Implications of Climate Change for Invasive Species (45 mins)
This presentation will review the current state of knowledge about how climate change influences invasive species as well as describe the work of the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change networks that are bringing together researchers and practitioners to address this challenge.
Presenter: Carrie Brown-Lima, Director of the NY Invasive Species Research Institute
Subtitle: Current status of Invasive Forest Pests and Future management implications (45 mins)
The presentation will cover the current status of the most important invasive forest insects and diseases in New York and discuss how their management may be altered given a changing climate.
Presenters:
– Mark Whitmore, Sr. Extension Associate in DNRE
– Nick Dietschler, Research support specialist
Session 3
Monday, November 15
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
NY Woodlands Capture Carbon – The Role for Rural Landowners Part 1
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New York’s nearly 19 million acres of forests have traditionally provided numerous benefits, including a >23-billion-dollar forest industry. Since the adoption of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) in 2019, our extensive woodlands have generated new interest for their potential to capture and store carbon. These sessions will explore the opportunities for rural landowners to influence forest carbon storage/sequestration, and the challenges for maintaining a healthy forest resource in light of this new role.
Subtitle: Why are forests relevant to carbon and climate? (5 min)
Presenter: Brett Chedzoy, Senior Extension Associate
Subtitle: Impact of high grading versus good silviculture on carbon stocks in forests in NY (25 min)
Presenter: Dr. Tim Volk, SUNY-ESF
Subtitle: GHG Mitigation and Forest Carbon (25 min)
Presenter: Dr. Peter Woodbury, Professor
Subtitle: What limits healthy & productive forests and what aspects do managers control (25 min)
Presenter: Dr. Peter Smallidge, Senior Extension Associate
Session 4
Monday, November 15
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
NY Woodlands Capture Carbon – The Role for Rural Landowners Part 2
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New York’s nearly 19 million acres of forests have traditionally provided numerous benefits, including a >23-billion-dollar forest industry. Since the adoption of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) in 2019, our extensive woodlands have generated new interest for their potential to capture and store carbon. These sessions will explore the opportunities for rural landowners to influence forest carbon storage/sequestration, and the challenges for maintaining a healthy forest resource in light of this new role.
Subtitle: Recognizing and restoring degraded woodlands (35 min)
Presenter: Brett Chedzoy, Senior Extension Associate
Subtitle: Silviculture as a Tool to Enhance Forest Growth (35 min)
Presenter: Dr. Peter Smallidge, Senior Extension Associate
Subtitle: Your Role and Resources as an Extension Educator for Forest Carbon Management (25 min)
Presenter: Brett Chedzoy, Senior Extension Associate
Session 5
Tuesday, November 16
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Cold-Water Fisheries & Climate Change Education – Approaches to Adverse Audiences
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Brook trout are the state fish of New York and are well-adapted to cold Adirondack waters. Healthy brook trout populations support our economy. New York freshwater fisheries contribute to more than 10,000 jobs and $2 billion of commerce each year. However, brook trout face a difficult future under climate change. Learn about efforts to develop educational programs and partnerships to productively engage with skeptical or even adverse audiences.
Subtitle: Communicating Climate Change in Conservation and Sporting Audiences – The Brook Trout (45 min)
Presenter: Dr. Keith Tidball, Senior Extension Associate DNRE and CCE Assistant Director
Subtitle: County Association and Regional Partnerships for Climate Change Education in Resource Dependent Communities (45 min)
Presenter: Garet Livermore, Executive Director Herkimer County CCE
Session 6
Tuesday, November 16
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Sustaining Maple Industry Growth through Research and Extension
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The Cornell Maple Program supports the sustainable growth of New York’s maple products industry through applied research and extension programming. This session will discuss innovations to improve sap yields and new maple product development initiatives.
Subtitle: New research developments that sustainably maximizing yields from maple trees (45 min)
Presenter: Adam Wild, Co-director Cornell Maple Program
Subtitle: Strategies for growing the maple industry through new product development (45 min)
Presenter: Aaron Wightman, Co-director Cornell Maple Program
Pesticide Management Education Program
Session 9
Wednesday, November 17
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Rodent Management & Update on Pesticide Product Withdrawals
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Subtitle: Rodent Management and Rodenticides on the Farm
Rodents are a significant pest to agriculture and can cause economic losses at all stages of production, from consuming pre-harvest product and contaminating post-harvest goods, to creating safety concerns of burrows in fields. In a recent survey of New York farmers, 95% (n=130) of respondents indicated that rodents are a problem that require management, but 89% indicated they have not received training on rodent management and rely instead on word of mouth and internet resources. In this session we will provide an overview of proper rodent management techniques and will discuss the certification requirements and safety considerations for using rodenticides on farms.
Presenters:
– Dan Wixted, Extension Support Specialist, CCE PMEP
– Matt Frye, Senior Extension Associate, NYSIPM
Subtitle: Update on Pesticide Product Withdrawals and Legislated Restrictions
PMEP will provide a brief update on recent pesticide restrictions and product withdrawals and how this could impact applicators.
Presenter: Mary Centrella, Director and Educator, CCE PMEP
Tracks: PMEP, Field Crops, Urban Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Livestock, Fruit, Veg, Dairy
Session 15
Thursday, November 18
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Overview of the NYSPAD Pesticide Resource; Safety Issue: Home Remedies to Control Pests; and Update on Pesticide Product Withdrawals
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Subtitle: Overview of the NYSPAD Pesticide Resource
In this session, an overview of the resources available through the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s New York State Pesticide Administrative Database (NYSPAD) will be given. We’ll talk about the various databases in NYSPAD and how to use them with particular emphasis on exams/courses and pesticide product information (product registration).
Presenter: Mike Helms, Extension Support Specialist, CCE PMEP
Subtitle: Safety Issue: Home Remedies to Control Pests
We will address how to navigate home remedy pesticides: we will debunk common claims, discuss the risks home remedies can pose, and provide guidelines for how you can work with your clients to reduce risks.
Presenter: Mary Centrella, Director and Educator, CCE PMEP
Subtitle: Update on Pesticide Product Withdrawals and Legislated Restrictions
PMEP will provide a brief update on recent pesticide restrictions and product withdrawals and how this could impact applicators.
Presenter: Mary Centrella, Director and Educator, CCE PMEP
Tracks: PMEP, Urban Agriculture, Natural Resources, Vegetables, Fruit, Horticulture
Urban Agriculture
Session 7
Tuesday, November 16
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Urban Agriculture Research Updates
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The Urban Agriculture Program Work Team will share updates from our various research projects happening across New York State focused on: urban mushroom production, urban soil health, biocontrol and urban IPM. Presenters will include extension staff from Cornell Vegetable Program, Harvest NY and NYS IPM. We will also dedicate the last 15 minutes to Q&A/discussion and an introduction of the new Harvest NY Urban Garden Specialists: Kwesi Joseph, Alison Espinosa, and Makela Elvy.
Presenters:
– Yolanda Gonzalez, Urban Agriculture Specialist, CCE Harvest NY
– Amara Dunn, Biocontrol Specialist, NYS Integrated Pest Management
– Caitlin Tucker, Extension Aid III, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program
– Sam Anderson, Urban Agriculture Specialist, CCE Harvest NY
Session 8
Tuesday, November 16
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Land Access and Securing the Future of Urban Agriculture
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Equitable access to land for food production is not only critical in rural communities, but in urban areas as well. Aspiring farmers and community growers are challenged with finding affordable and appropriate land to grow on in Cities. They are faced with often restrictive city policies, competition with commercial and residential development, and navigating relationships with lenders that have not traditionally financed urban agriculture. In this session, presenters will share different approaches to improving land access in the City, including mapping efforts (Bonnie Collins), land trusts (Jeanette Koncikowski), and the potential of “Agrihoods” (Kathleen McCormick).
Presenters:
– Bonnie Collins, Sr. Ag Program Team Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County
– Kathleen McCormick, Agriculture Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County
– Jeanette Koncikowski, Executive Director, Grassroots Gardens of Western New York
Vegetables
Session 2
Monday, November 15
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Veg Research Updates Part I
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A series of research & education mini-talks. Topics include:
– Beet diseases, cucurbit disease control, mesotunnels
– Soil health characteristics across soil types and cropping systems in New York State
– Rotation recommendations for controlling Swede midge in cole crops
– Sustainable squash systems trial
– Cover crop keys for success: How current trends fit with old advice
– Resources for telling common vs troublesome pigweed species
– Seed treatment and coating technologies for vegetable crops
Presenters:
Name: Sarah Pethybridge, Joseph Amsili, Christy Hoepting, Abby Seaman, Thomas Björkman, Lynn Sosnoskie, Alan Taylor
Job Title: Academic, research lab, NYSIPM & CVP staff
Affiliation: AgriTech, van Es Lab, NYS IPM, CVP
Session 3
Monday, November 15
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Veg Updates & Programming Insights
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Mini-talks on vegetable research, new educational resources, and innovative programming models from CCE colleagues. Topics include:
– Impact of adjuvants on insecticide and fungicide efficacy: a case study
– A suite of new biopesticide/biocontrol resources
– Using nematodes & biopesticides to control wireworms and grubs
– A skills focused new farmer education model
– Resources to help fruit & veg growers on-board new workers
– Designing small trials to yield practical recommendations and larger funding
– Farmer-to-Farmer model of knowledge exchange and educational delivery featuring examples from Harvest NY Urban Ag Team
Presenters:
– Ethan Grundberg, Vegetable Specialist, Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture
– Amara Dunn, Biocontrol Specialist, New York State Integrated Pest Management Program
– Teresa Rusinek, Vegetable Specialist, Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture
– Rich Woodbridge, Agriculture Business Management Educator, CCE Niagara
– Liz Higgins, Ag Business Management / Production Economics Specialist, Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture
– Crystal Stewart Courtens, Vegetable Specialist, Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture
– Yolanda Gonzalez, Urban Agriculture Specialist, Harvest NY
Session 4
Monday, November 15
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Working with Plain Community Growers in New York State
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Part I: Who are the Amish and why are they taking over New York?
New York State has the fastest growing population of Amish in the country. These populations are diverse in their religious practices which results in distinct agricultural practices and interface within the various subcultures as well as the outside world. Jud will examine origins and distinctions among Old Order groups in New York with implications for agricultural extension.
Presenter: Judson Reid, Extension Associate, Cornell Vegetable Program, Harvest New York
Part II: Gender Dynamics Working with Plain Communities
As more Plain Communities arrive and expand in NY, more educators are providing services to them. Crystal and Lindsey will offer perspectives on the differences between working with male and female members of Plain Communities from their experiences working in the Mohawk Valley and North Country.
Presenters:
– Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Extension Associate, CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program
– Lindsey Pashow, Extension Associate, Harvest NY
